Record Quarterly Earnings
Reported record Q4 earnings of $7.4M, or $0.52 diluted EPS, an increase of $3.1M versus the prior quarter ($4.3M). After adjusting for one-time items, FY2025 diluted EPS was $1.66 vs. $1.37 prior year (up ~21%).
Strong Multi-Year Growth
Company CAGR of 28.3% over the last 8 years, demonstrating sustained top-line expansion and growth momentum.
Net Interest Margin Outperformance
Reported NIM of 4.33% for 2025 versus an industry average of ~3.7%, indicating above-peer core margin performance.
Improving SBA Gain-on-Sale Economics
GAAP gain-on-sale increased from 3.24% to 3.98% in Q4; management expects GAAP gain-on-sale to trend above 4% in 2026. January sales: 12 loans (~$32M) with 8 loans at spread >=1.25%.
SBA Production and Low Historical Losses
Since program start through Q3 2025: 1,002 SBA loans originated (cumulative), $2.473B in hotel 7(a) originations to date, 592 active hotel loans (on/off balance $1.622B). Total historical charge-offs on hotel loans only $2.8M; current hotel loan loss reserve $10.5M.
BoltBetz / PPA Licensing and Market Opportunity
BoltBetz licensed (Nov 21, 2025) as an Associated Equipment Provider; second operator (Distill Taverns) approved to use BoltBetz and confirmed GBank will hold funds (no reserve required). Addressable bricks-and-mortar slot market cited: ~150,000 machines in Nevada and ~800,000 across U.S. potential pipeline.
Credit Card Fraud Controls & Operational Fixes
After relaunch, implemented KYC and fraud stack (Plaid, NeuroID, Precise ID), moved call handling in-house, introduced loyalty/host programs and AI call systems. Management reported ~10,000 fraudulent applications over a holiday weekend with only 6 approvals and claimed 'not one fraud has gotten through' in the last 60 days.
Interchange & Noninterest Income Growth
Interchange income increased by approximately $7M year-over-year, contributing to higher noninterest income while the credit card program is already contributing positively to the bottom line despite being early-stage.
Capital & Liability Management Action
Redeemed $6.5M of subordinated notes that would have repriced to a much higher rate; issued $11M subordinated debt (10-year life, fixed first 5 years at 7.25%) to fund repayment and reduce future interest cost risk.